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June 3, 2026, 8:14 pm
Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire Strengthen Ties On Public Service and Health
- [New Dawn] Liberia's Civil Service Agency Director-General Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr. paid a courtesy visit to Côte d'Ivoire Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé in Abidjan on June 2, 2026, reaffirming strong bilateral relations and regional cooperation on health and public service governance.
Danger Looms in Gbarpolu
- [New Dawn] MONROVIA -- Gbarpolu County Senator Amara M. Konneh has warned that unsafe underground mining in Henry Town is putting miners at risk as heavy rains intensify across Liberia.
CSA Boss Engages Ivorian PM On Public Service Cooperation
- [Liberian Observer] The Director-General of Liberia's Civil Service Agency (CSA), Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr., on Monday, June 1, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Robert Beugré Mambé, following an official invitation. The meeting was held at the Prime Minister's office in Abidjan.
Liberia to Host Major Int'l Governance, Rural Development Summit
- [Liberian Observer] Liberia is set to host a high-level International Roundtable on Local Governance and Rural Development from June 7-13, 2026, at the Farmington Hotel in Margibi County. The event will focus on strengthening effective local governance and advancing rural development across the country.
NTA Procures New Buses, Cargo Trucks to Improve Public Transport
- [New Dawn] Monrovia -- The National Transit Authority (NTA) has announced the procurement of 20 buses and five cargo trucks to improve public transportation services across Liberia.
MOJ, Fly Unite Against Mob Justice
- [Liberian Observer] In what many observers describe as a timely and strategic intervention, the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and the Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY) have launched a nationwide partnership aimed at tackling one of the country's most persistent threats to public safety and the rule of law: mob justice.
Liberia Has No Ebola Cases Yet
- [Liberian Observer] Liberia has recorded no Ebola cases, but health authorities say regional flare-ups remain a serious warning that the country must continue strengthening its defenses.
WAEC Threatens Legal Action Over Claim of Armed Police At Exam Centers
- [New Dawn] MONROVIA, June 3, 2026; The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has threatened legal action against media outlets and social media platforms over a viral Facebook post alleging that heavily armed police officers were deployed at examination centers for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination program.
Liberia to Remain a U.S. Visa-Processing Hub Under Africa Consular Overhaul
- [New Dawn] MONROVIA, June 2, 2026 -- Liberia will remain one of 20 U.S. visa-processing hubs in Africa under a planned State Department restructuring that would scale back routine visa services at dozens of other embassies and consulates across the continent.
Liberia's Exports to India Surge By 120% Driven By Palm Oil and Rubber
- [Liberian Observer] Liberia's exports to India more than doubled during the 2025-2026 financial year, propelled by surging shipments of crude palm kernel oil and natural rubber, according to official trade statistics from India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Nir Clarifies OSD Partnership
- [New Dawn] Monrovia -- The National Identification Registry (NIR) has clarified that Liberia's partnership with Austrian firm OSD is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) designed to modernize the country's National Biometric Identification System (NBIS), without compromising national data sovereignty.
GC, Naymote Launch Policy Brief On Decentralization Progress
- [New Dawn] The Governance Commission hosted the launch of a policy brief by NAYMOTE Partners for Democratic Development titled "Decentralization from Promise to Practice in Contemporary Liberia." The brief highlights progress and challenges in County Development Agendas and County Councils in Bong, Margibi, and Grand Bassa counties.
Lawmakers Risk Salary Cuts Over Poor Attendance
- [New Dawn] Capitol Hill -- The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Richard N. Koon, has warned House members that their salaries may be cut due to poor attendance at legislative sessions.
The Political Exploitation of Struggle - a Call for Authenticity in Liberian Politics
- [Liberian Observer] The political exploitation of struggle involves using systemic injustices and personal hardships as tools for gaining power, often through empty promises and divisiveness rather than authentic reform. This manipulation turns genuine suffering into political currency, requiring a shift toward ethical leadership, accountability, and a "call for authenticity."
LDEA Reports 92 Percent Drop in Drug Seizures
- [New Dawn] MONROVIA -- The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has reported a significant decline in drug seizures during the first quarter of 2026, attributing the reduction to intensified enforcement efforts and increased pressure on drug traffickers.
China Commits U.S.$3m to Enhance Child Nutrition in Liberia
- [New Dawn] Congo Town -- The People's Republic of China, through its Embassy in Liberia, has disclosed several tangible outcomes from the bilateral cooperation visitation held between Liberia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Madam Sarah Beysolow Nyanti, and Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister, Wang Yi in Beijing, China.
Moye Expands Medical Outreach, Development Support Across Bong County
- [Liberian Observer] Thousands of residents across several communities in Bong County are expected to benefit from a series of health, education, infrastructure and social support initiatives announced by Bong County Senator Prince Kermue Moye Sr. during a two-day community engagement tour that concluded on Sunday.
LDEA Declares Major Victory Against Drug Traffickers in Q1 Report
- [Liberian Observer] The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has reported significant progress in its nationwide anti-drug campaign, revealing that 233 suspects were arrested and more than 422 kilograms of assorted narcotics were seized during the first quarter of 2026.
PYPP Hosts Emerging Public Leaders Alumni Network Forum in Monrovia
- [Liberian Observer] Young public servants, government officials, development partners, and alumni from five African countries have gathered in Monrovia for the 2026 Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) Alumni Network Gathering, a continental dialogue focused on strengthening leadership, deepening governance reform, and advancing youth transition from learning into effective public service leadership.
EPA Integrity At Stake
- [Liberian Observer] An independent investigation into the controversial hydrochloric acid spill in Money Sweet Town, Bong County, has challenged the conclusions of Liberia's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), finding evidence of significant human exposure, health complications, environmental contamination concerns, and lasting social and economic impacts on residents.
U. S. Designates Liberia As Strategic Visa Hub
- [Liberian Observer] In what could be described as a diplomatic milestone, Liberia has been selected as one of only 20 countries in Africa that will retain full United States visa-processing authority under a sweeping restructuring of American consular operations on the continent.
An Ebola "Fortress Strategy" Will Fail - Lessons from the Past
- [allAfrica] In late 2014, I watched the Zaire strain of Ebola overwhelm Liberia and Sierra Leone following its emergence from Patient Zero, a two-year-old toddler in Southern Guinea. The international community was frozen in bureaucratic inertia.
Solar Farm Signals Liberia's Push Toward Renewable Energy
- [Liberian Observer] BENTOL, Montserrado - Under the scorching sun in Mount Coffee, Lower Montserrado County, rows of nearly 40,000 solar panels stretch across rocky ground. Liberia's first-ever solar farm is part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions, strengthen electricity supply, and transition toward renewable energy.
President Boakai's Recent Visit to California - Opportunities Missed - a Call for Foreign Minister Nyanti to Investigate
- [Liberian Observer] On April 24, 2026, while guests who attended the townhall meeting hosted for President Joseph Nyuma Boakai were departing the hall at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS), I went past a group of people. The attendees were chatting about how they were really impressed by the way President Boakai was able to effectively address issues regarding the prevailing state of affairs in Liberia.
Boakai Credits Liberty Party for 2023 Victory
- [New Dawn] Monrovia -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has praised the Liberty Party (LP) for what he describes as its key support to the Unity Party-led alliance in the 2023 presidential and legislative elections.
National Forum Boosts Women's Political Participation Ahead of 2029 Elections
- [New Dawn] Monrovia -- More than 200 women political aspirants from across Liberia's 15 counties convened in Paynesville on 27 May 2026 for the National Networking and Experience-Sharing Forum for Women Political Aspirants. The forum aimed to strengthen women's political leadership and participation ahead of the 2029 elections.
Pass Justice Bills or Lose Votes
- [New Dawn] Monrovia -- A cross-section of citizens across Liberia is demanding the unconditional passage of two landmark draft laws by the Legislature: the War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) and the National Anti-Corruption Court (NACC). Citizens warn lawmakers that failure to act will cost them votes in upcoming elections.
Young Liberian Elevates Urban Resilience Challenges On Global Stage
- [Liberian Observer] As cities across the developing world grapple with flooding, poor waste management, inadequate housing, and growing climate threats, a young Liberian voice is helping ensure the realities facing communities in Monrovia are part of the global conversation.
U.S.$103.9 Million to Boost Climate Resilience Agriculture
- [Liberian Observer] At a time when climate change is increasingly threatening agricultural productivity, food security, and rural livelihoods across Liberia, the launch of a US$103.9 million climate resilience initiative is being hailed as one of the most significant investments in the country's agricultural sector in recent years.
Remittances, Revenue and Survival
- [Liberian Observer] For many Liberian households, the familiar notification of money arriving from a relative overseas is often more than a financial transaction--it is the difference between eating and going hungry, attending school or dropping out, accessing healthcare or enduring illness.
